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A Good Night’s Sleep Is Just A Few Steps Away…

Hey there dolls! Here’s an easy read for today! Sometimes my insomnia kicks in and it can be hella trouble to drift off into dreamland so I thought I’d share some tips for best bed time habits to practice! I am NOT a professional in sleep therapy or anything of the sort but these are a few tricks I’ve picked up along the years that works for me from time to time. I believe in consistency and balance, therefore I believe if you were to practice a combination of these steps, you and your night time routine could definitely benefit in the long run.

I’ve tweeted a few before which got tonns of great responses as seen in the pic below 😀 So I’ll just expand on these and add a couple more!

*Drum Roll Please*

Let’s bring on some of the best bed time habits to practice:

1. Read Something You Like 📖

A good book more than often can fix almost any problem! Lol well I like to think this, but honestly, grab an easy read and be ready to call it nights out. I find a physical, good ole fashion book can help with a light glow from a table side lamp…It creates the perfect cozy mood. Since we’re in the 21st century and almost everything is digital, turn off your lights, grab your tablet and go to your iBooks or Kindle and switch on night mood. With my iPad it automatically comes on…You can get oh so cozy and ready to drift off. HOWEVER, fair warning, if you pick a juicy story and you’re at the edge of your bed, you may not want to put it down!

2. Drink Water/Milk/Tea 🥛

Okay, when I first tweeted this, I said “drink water/tea not caffeine” and had questions about whether tea didn’t have caffeine. It does and depends on the leaves used, some will have higher dosages than others BUT none will be as strong as your dosage for coffee or you can find caffeine free herbal teas. So grab a glass of milk/ water or hit the pot and get some tea! I think chamomile, lavender, ginger and peppermint are some of my faves!

3. Meditate 🧘‍♀️

I think meditation is more powerful than some people want to believe. It’s worth practicing, consistency is key in order to really feel the effects. Even after the first try you can feel a little more centered and calmer…It can do you so much good learning to practice of mindfulness.

4. Gaze At The Stars 🌃

If you’re like me and lucky to have a window with a nice view to look out, nothing beats some fresh air to calm your spirits. Take some time to gather your thoughts and gaze at one of nature’s best pictures. Even if you have to take a trip outside do it and carry a book to settle yourself or music and play dot-to-dot in the sky!

5. Listen To Soothing Music 🎶

Music is SO powerful! It can help with your mood beyond belief. Music can provide a great brain workout as it acts as a brain stimulant. Research has proven that music can incredibly kick start your creativity, aid with moods of depression, reduce stress and can help you listen to your body. Music can be a positive tool which can generate great results like better quality sleep! Forms of white noise machines can be proven effective for sleep, I use an app called Headspace which is quite nice if you don’t want to get the machine. Comment below and let me know some of your fave bedtime songs!

6. Stretch/Yoga 🧘‍♀️

I use the term yoga cautiously since as soon as people hear yoga they think human pretzel lol, however, there are simple stretches that can be done before bed to help relax the body for a better state of sleep. One method my old dance teacher taught me was a tense and stretch move. Where I would lie on my back, tense every limb in my body as tight as I can…then release. Do that a couple times with proper breathing and you’ll feel instantly mellow! Also you can check out the yoga videoattached for some chill stretches!

7. Make Your Bed And Change Your Sheets 🛌🏼

This one is quite simple! Making your bed before you leave home can make it seem more inviting when you get home and is a simple psych trick – a clutter free bed = cozy and warm cuddles! Moreover, simply put, better sheets mean better sleep! Trading in your worn out sheets for softer, newer ones can never be disappointing.

8. Detach From Technology 📴

You here this tonnes of times! From your mom, granny or even your partner…Why don’t you put down the phone already! Lol sometimes that’s easier said than done like I totes get distracted on Twitter at night trying to reply to all the lovely notifications I get that I can’t get to during the day. But realistically, technology should be turned off at least 45 mins before your bed time so you can settle yourself and have few distractions 😀

Well! Thank you dolls for reading I hope these tips help you as much as they help me! Comment below and let me know your night time routine or how you get ready to sleep! It’s been mad thrill chatting to you don’t forget to like or follow my links below:

Some great tips here, Lena. I do all my reading in bed (paperbacks only, no Kindles or iPads allowed!) and I also find I sleep so much better in clean bedding, especially if it’s been line-dried outside. And, naughty I know, but a small glass of wine always helps me too! x

These are wonderful tips. There was a time when I used to have a very difficult time getting to sleep and one technique I learned was to try to relax my body from head to toe, focusing on each part as you go along. I never seem to get past my knees…. hope it helps someone else out there, too!

These are some great tips, Lena! I have a lot of trouble sleeping due to anxiety, and I’m pretty sure I’ve used each of these methods in the past to help catch some z’s. Great job compiling them! This is a really great resource that I’m sure will help plenty of people!

I was the person who used to gaze at the stars, meditate until it cleared my mind enough to sleep. With the ongoing air pollution, it just makes it harder to see any stars anymore. That mixed with light pollution. It breaks my heart.

I love these ideas Lena! 💖 My favourite way to doze off is to have a warm bath then do some yoga stretches. I feel so chilled afterwards! Some nights I get sucked into Twitter and spend ages on it and can never sleep easily afterwards. Oh yes, something about fresh clean sheets is so cosy! Great post girl 😘 xx

These are such great tips! I’ve noticed that meditation really does help. I started yoga recently and although it is not the same thing it has helped me with meditation and really helps me relax before going to sleep. I would definitely agree with the mad thing I can’t sleep with so many things on my mind.

I am so bad at falling asleep. My boyfriend works like magic and is asleep as soon as he hits the pillow. It usually takes me a good 30-40 minutes, but with some chocolate milk, I can cut that down to maybe 20 minutes! But hey, it’s something!

Is there actually anything better than fresh sheets? I sleep so well whenever I change mine, its crazy! Meditation and stretching are definitely ones which I’ll have to try, thank you for the tips!
Sophie – https://sophiehearts.net x

Great post Lena! There’s just something about fresh sheets 💙 I have the hardest time putting a book down when reading in bed. I could stay up for hours 🤦‍♀️ It sounds silly but I like to clean something or do the dishes before bed. Something mind numbing and easy. It’s just relaxing and feels good knowing it’s done.

There really is Anna! Lol and yes if I choose a juicy book I can end up staying up longer so I try to find a calming one. No cleaning doesn’t sound silly at all…my mom does it from time to time actually…Thanks for reading 😀

I really need to practice some better nighttime habits and this is a perfect post for me!! These are such nice habits to practice – especially the part about writing weekly goals! One of my favorites is writing about what I am thankful for. YES! It is so important not to go to bed angry. It makes it hard to sleep and you might have bad dreams! Thanks for the wonderful reminders ♥

These are amazing tips! Having a clean bed is such a great tip because I have actually noticed that whenever I come at night and my bed is made up or has fresh new sheets, I get so much more excited to get in haha! I am definitely going try out these other tips that you have mentioned especially reading! xx

You’ve mentioned all great tips here! I agree with every single one, and actually practice them myself. Reading a calming book before bed will 95% of the time make me fall asleep all in itself! Also it’s so important to leave technology out of the bedroom. I actually don’t have my phone in the room while I sleep, because I’ll know I’ll be tempted to look through it at night. I love this post thank you for sharing!

Yes I find the book trick works wonders for me sometimes…haha I can be very absent minded of my phone so most of the times it’s right next to me and I haven’t even looked at it lol :’)
Thanks for reading! xx

I ALWAYS make my bed in the morning, it just makes me feel so much nicer about getting back into it that night! I really need to try and switch off at night and not just work until I fall asleep, I should try and make more time for reading and meditating, time just seems to run away with me!

I recently added a lavender pillow mist to my pre-sleep routine. I have insomnia too and I think the aromatherapy is helping. Can’t wait to try some of those stretches in my routine. My back and shoulders are often too tight to get comfy when I first get into bed.
Cheers,
Lauren // bustinoutbeauty.com